DV 2021 AOS Only

[Sm1smom]

Hello everyone and mom
1) Does an ftj have to come to the United States right away or do they have some time to finish their work and such?
2) Do all children get interviewed ( mine are 18 and 15) And will they be interviewed separately or with me present.

1. The issued visa comes with an expiration date - that determines how long you have to enter the US and activate your LPR status. Expiration date is typically tied to the medical exam which under normal circumstances is valid for six months from completion date.
2. They will be expected to attend the interview with you.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks mom, I just called USCIS, they were pretty much useless and told me to just keep waiting, or that I could file an online e-request for non-delivery. Do you recommend either or another option to get in touch with someone who can actually help?

You could try that and see if the system will allow you to submit the e-request. You can also call again and request to speak with a tier 2 agent.
p.s. no one ever said calling USCIS could be extremely useful but it is worth giving it a shot. Sometimes one gets lucky to have a friendly agent answer the call.

 

[Generous]

You filed later May, got NOA June 6th and you’re already trying to initiate a congressional inquiry? Way too early to do that IMO.

What is the downside of it?

 

[raphael1899]

What is the downside of it?

You would waste a one-time opportunity for no reason. It has not even been three weeks since you received the NOA. Do not waste a congressional inquiry now because you don't know if you are going to need it later.

It is even possible that the congressperson's/senator's office will tell you that is too soon to do anything about your case since there are literally no delays at this time for you.

 

[jewelmerit1995]

Those are not civil documents, there’s no expectation for the original copy to be paper format.

Clear as water. Thanks mom

 

[Majd]

If you don’t have the payment receipt and you wish to proceed without it, you’ll need to make a judgment call on wether to send any other documentation in its place or not.

Thanks for your reply Mom, do you have any thoughts or recommendations based on previous experiences from others. I am pretty new to this Forum. I may need to more dig into that but any help is much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Majd]

yeah u do that, it'll be enough. U will probably receive ur receipt by the time u get ur interview so u can just take it with u then and explain what happened. Also, just to be safe include a small explanation about ur payment in ur cover letter if possible to avoid unnecessary delays

Thanks for your recommendations @jewelmerit1995. Appreciate it.

 

[Sm1smom]

Thanks for your reply Mom, do you have any thoughts or recommendations based on previous experiences from others. I am pretty new to this Forum. I may need to more dig into that but any help is much appreciated. Thanks

I don’t have any other recommendation either way, that’s why I wrote about you making a judgment call.

 

[Sorenk]

Hi Mom,

I got my NOA letter this morning and I noticed that received date is wrong. My package got to the mailbox on June 4th, but it says here they received it on May 28th (6 days before I mailed it!) I think that was the reason that my package got accepted so early comparing to others (12 days after it got to the mailbox). Since my signature date on I-485 and couple of other documents are dated after this (around June 1st), should I call the USCIS and inform them of this typo to prevent any sort confusion? I was imagining the officer who is seeing my file could be shocked when see some of the documents are dated after the received date.

Thank you for your help!

 

[raphael1899]

Hi Mom,

I got my NOA letter this morning and I noticed that received date is wrong. My package got to the mailbox on June 4th, but it says here they received it on May 28th (6 days before I mailed it!) I think that was the reason that my package got accepted so early comparing to others (12 days after it got to the mailbox). Since my signature date on I-485 and couple of other documents are dated after this (around June 1st), should I call the USCIS and inform them of this typo to prevent any sort confusion? I was imagining the officer who is seeing my file could be shocked when see some of the documents are dated after the received date.

Thank you for your help!

Just curious--were you current in May or June?

Never mind, I saw the timeline!

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi Mom,

I got my NOA letter this morning and I noticed that received date is wrong. My package got to the mailbox on June 4th, but it says here they received it on May 28th (6 days before I mailed it!) I think that was the reason that my package got accepted so early comparing to others (12 days after it got to the mailbox). Since my signature date on I-485 and couple of other documents are dated after this (around June 1st), should I call the USCIS and inform them of this typo to prevent any sort confusion? I was imagining the officer who is seeing my file could be shocked when see some of the documents are dated after the received date.

Thank you for your help!

You can give them a call to report the discrepancy for your peace of mind.

 

[manish100]

Hi Mom, I am a graduate research assistant with an annual stipend of $20k. Do I need someone to sponsor me i.e. file form I-134 (affidavit of support)? I have around a $10k bank balance. I used to do a job in OPT before that.

 

[nothinglives]

Hi Sm1smom

My card got declined at the lock box. What would be the best course of action?
1. I'm not sure if i should wait for a rejection notice (will there be any) in the mail and resend the package with that or send a completely new package instead.
2. Do you have an idea of how long a rejection notice usually takes to be received? I received the declined notification on June 17 2021

 

[Milz]

Hi Sm1smom

My card got declined at the lock box. What would be the best course of action?
1. I'm not sure if i should wait for a rejection notice (will there be any) in the mail and resend the package with that or send a completely new package instead.
2. Do you have an idea of how long a rejection notice usually takes to be received? I received the declined notification on June 17 2021

Sorry to hear what has happened to you my friend!
This actually happened to me back in April.
You can wait to get the rejection and send the old package; or you may want to send a new package!
(My own experience: I was notified of the credit card decline >> sent the new package within 4 days >> got the rejection after 7 days in my mailbox)

best of luck,

 

[raphael1899]

Sorry to hear what has happened to you my friend!
This actually happened to me back in April.
You can wait to get the rejection and send the old package; or you may want to send a new package!
(My own experience: I was notified of the credit card decline >> sent the new package within 4 days >> got the rejection after 7 days in my mailbox)

best of luck,

I honestly wonder if people should stop using credit cards now that we are so close to the end of the FY and running out of time to re-file after a rejected package. It's happening so often.

 

[Milz]

I honestly wonder if people should stop using credit cards now that we are so close to the end of the FY and running out of time to re-file after a rejected package. It's happening so often.

Totally agreed. I believe I was the first one reporting this issue here; & mom also included this in the AOS spreadsheet after that!
Some folks might be more comfortable with credit cards (due to several reasons including financial concerns); but it’s not worth taking the risk @ this time of the FY!

 

[Blade_]

Totally agreed. I believe I was the first one reporting this issue here; & mom also included this in the AOS spreadsheet after that!
I understand some folks might be more comfortable with credit cards (due to several reasons including financial concerns); but it’s not worth taking the risk @ this time of the FY!

I was tempted to use credit card for that sweet (!) cash back, but I was told that the primary reason for OPT application rejections was credit card declines. So this is a known problem with USCIS payment.

 

[nothinglives]

Sorry to hear what has happened to you my friend!
This actually happened to me back in April.
You can wait to get the rejection and send the old package; or you may want to send a new package!
(My own experience: I was notified of the *ecline >> sent the new package within 4 days >> got the rejection after 7 days in my mailbox)

best of luck,

Thanks Milz, Did the rejection notice include the original package (AOS & supporting documents) you sent ? Did USCIS have an issue with you sending a new package?

 

[Milz]

Thanks Milz, Did the rejection notice include the original package (AOS & supporting documents) you sent ?

Yes! They’ll send your entire package (except form G-1450 which they’ve already destroyed) and ask you to re-file with a new method of payment.

 

[nothinglives]

Yes! They’ll send your entire package (except form G-1450 which they’ve already destroyed) and ask you to re-file with a new method of payment.

Cool. Did you receipt notice state that you had to include the notice with the refilled application. I'm just wondering if I need to send it with the receipt notice so they understanding that i'm refilling my application.